Cours à distance · Bac Pro

English · Terminale professionnelle · CEFR B1 → B1+

Week 9 Working in an English-speaking country

By Friday, you can understand workplace habits in English-speaking countries and give advice.

Cultural dimension: the world of work in English-speaking countries (B1 → B1+).

Everything is in English. Need help? Read the worked example, listen to the model, then try again.

This week: 3 lessons

  1. Lesson 1 · Workplace culture 40 min
  2. Lesson 2 · Advice: should, had better, it's a good idea to 35 min
  3. Lesson 3 · Talk about a working holiday 45 min

One lesson a day is enough: for example Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Lesson 1 · 40 min

Workplace culture

Objective

Understand a text about workplace habits.

The lesson

In many English-speaking workplaces, people use first names, even with managers. Small talk (the weather, the weekend) is important before a meeting. Being on time is expected, and people often say please, thank you and sorry. In Australia, many workers take a short break called smoko or a tea break.

Worked example

When Lucas started his placement in Melbourne, everybody called him by his first name, including the boss. Every morning at ten, the team stopped for a tea break and talked about sport. 'Small talk felt strange at first,' he says, 'but it helped me make friends.'

Listen to the model

first names, tea break, small talk: three habits of this workplace. Lucas explains how he felt: strange at first, then helpful.

Practise: self-correcting exercises

Read the text. Complete.

  1. Lucas did his placement in .
  2. Everybody called him by his first .
  3. The team stopped every morning for a tea .
  4. They talked about .
  5. Small talk helped him make .

Your turn: a small production

Write

Imagine you are Lucas. Write an email (80 words) to a classmate who is going to work in Australia: 3 tips.

Sentence starters: Hi…, here are some tips for your placement. · First, people… · You should also… Good luck!

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Worksheet to complete (paper or ENT)

Print it, or copy it into your notebook. You can also complete it on a computer and upload it.

Name: Class: Date:

Cours à distance · Bac Pro · Terminale · English · Week 9 · Lesson 1

Workplace culture

Understand a text about workplace habits.

1. Complete the lesson with the words in the box.

first names · tea · time

In many English-speaking workplaces, people use , even with managers. Small talk (the weather, the weekend) is important before a meeting. Being on is expected, and people often say please, thank you and sorry. In Australia, many workers take a short break called smoko or a break.

2. Exercises: fill in the blanks or circle the right answer.

  1. Lucas did his placement in .
  2. Everybody called him by his first .
  3. The team stopped every morning for a tea .
  4. They talked about .
  5. Small talk helped him make .

3. Imagine you are Lucas. Write an email (80 words) to a classmate who is going to work in Australia: 3 tips.

Take a clear photo of this sheet and upload it on the ENT. · Madame Carole Paoli Pompougnac · IP

Lesson 2 · 35 min

Advice: should, had better, it's a good idea to

Objective

Give strong and soft advice.

The lesson

Soft advice: You should… / It's a good idea to… Strong advice (or a warning): You'd better + verb (you had better): You'd better arrive early. Negative: You'd better not be late. If I were you, I'd…

Worked example

Before your first day in a Dublin restaurant, you'd better check the bus times: the buses are often full in the morning. You should bring a notebook to write the names of the dishes. It's a good idea to learn a few words about Irish food. And if I were you, I'd ask a lot of questions!

Listen to the model

You'd better check = strong advice. You should bring, It's a good idea to learn = soft advice. If I were you, I'd ask = personal advice.

Practise: self-correcting exercises

Complete the advice.

  1. You'd arrive early.
  2. It's a good to learn some words.
  3. You'd better late.
  4. If I you, I'd ask questions.
  5. You bring a notebook.

Your turn: a small production

Write

A friend is going to work for a summer in Canada, the UK or Ireland. Write 6 pieces of advice.

Sentence starters: You should… · You'd better… · If I were you, I'd…

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Worksheet to complete (paper or ENT)

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Name: Class: Date:

Cours à distance · Bac Pro · Terminale · English · Week 9 · Lesson 2

Advice: should, had better, it's a good idea to

Give strong and soft advice.

1. Complete the lesson with the words in the box.

better · idea · should

Soft advice: You … / It's a good to… Strong advice (or a warning): You'd + verb (you had better): You'd better arrive early. Negative: You'd better not be late. If I were you, I'd…

2. Exercises: fill in the blanks or circle the right answer.

  1. You'd arrive early.
  2. It's a good to learn some words.
  3. You'd better ( don't be / not to be / not be ) late.
  4. If I ( am / will be / were ) you, I'd ask questions.
  5. You bring a notebook.

3. A friend is going to work for a summer in Canada, the UK or Ireland. Write 6 pieces of advice.

Take a clear photo of this sheet and upload it on the ENT. · Madame Carole Paoli Pompougnac · IP

Lesson 3 · 45 min

Talk about a working holiday

Objective

Talk about the pros and cons of working abroad.

The lesson

To weigh pros and cons: On the one hand,… On the other hand,… One advantage is that… One drawback is that… To give your final opinion: All things considered, I think…

Worked example

Working abroad for a year is an exciting idea. On the one hand, you improve your English very quickly and you discover a new culture. One advantage is that employers like this experience on a CV. On the other hand, you are far from your friends and the cost of living can be high. All things considered, I think it is a great experience if you prepare it well.

Listen to the model

Pros (English, culture, CV) → cons (far from friends, cost of living) → final opinion with a condition (if you prepare it well).

Practise: self-correcting exercises

Complete with the right linker.

  1. On the one ,…
  2. One is that it can be expensive.
  3. On the other hand, you are far from your .
  4. All things , I think it is great.
  5. One is that employers like it.

Your turn: a small production

Speak and record

Record 1 minute 30: the pros and cons of working abroad for a year, and your final opinion.

Sentence starters: On the one hand,… · On the other hand,… One drawback is that… · All things considered, I think…

Use the voice recorder of your phone. Listen once, then record again if you want. Name the file as explained below.

Worksheet to complete (paper or ENT)

Print it, or copy it into your notebook. You can also complete it on a computer and upload it.

Name: Class: Date:

Cours à distance · Bac Pro · Terminale · English · Week 9 · Lesson 3

Talk about a working holiday

Talk about the pros and cons of working abroad.

1. Complete the lesson with the words in the box.

considered · drawback · hand

To weigh pros and cons: On the one ,… On the other hand,… One advantage is that… One is that… To give your final opinion: All things , I think…

2. Exercises: fill in the blanks or circle the right answer.

  1. On the one ,…
  2. One ( advantage / drawback ) is that it can be expensive.
  3. On the other hand, you are far from your .
  4. All things , I think it is great.
  5. One ( drawback / advantage ) is that employers like it.

3. Record 1 minute 30: the pros and cons of working abroad for a year, and your final opinion.

Take a clear photo of this sheet and upload it on the ENT. · Madame Carole Paoli Pompougnac · IP

I hand in my work

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